Vishakha Patel

Vishakha Patel is the Managing Attorney for the Family Court Division at the Legal Aid Society of Westchester County, a position she has held since January 2020.1 With over 25 years of legal experience, Patel has a diverse background in various areas of law.

Professional Experience

Prior to her current role, Patel worked as:

• Counsel at BM Vesh, LLC for 17 years (2003-2020), providing general legal counsel in real estate, estate planning, and family law1
• Attorney at Shah Law LLC for over 3 years (2011-2014), specializing in estate planning, estate administration, wealth preservation, and family law1
• Environmental Claims Analyst at AIG for 2 years (2000-2002)1
• Assistant District Attorney at Bronx County District Attorney Office for over 4 years (1995-2000)1

Education

Patel's educational background includes:

• Doctor of Law (JD) from City University of New York School of Law (1990-1993)1
• Bachelor of Arts in Economics from SUNY Stony Brook (1986-1990)1
• Attended The Bronx High School of Science1

Current Role

As the Managing Attorney for the Family Court Division, Patel likely oversees legal representation for clients in family court matters. The Legal Aid Society of Westchester County provides legal assistance to those who cannot afford private attorneys, ensuring access to justice for vulnerable populations.2

Vishakha Patel's LinkedIn username is vishakha-patel-a969aa33, as mentioned in the query.